July is here, bringing with it a new era of college sports. If that sounds familiar, it’s because four years ago on this very date, the NCAA started allowing athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Now, schools can pay student-athletes directly due to the House Settlement. Revenue sharing is officially here. This year, schools will be able to … [Read more...] about KSR Today: Revenue-sharing is here, Jasper Johnson and Team USA back in action
KSR Show, 7/1: Live from 10 a.m. to Noon
Greetings, friends, and welcome to the Tuesday edition of Kentucky Sports Radio. Today, Ryan Lemond and Billy Rutledge are ready to break down the news of the day, including the start of revenue-sharing in college sports, Vince Marrow’s resignation text that went viral on Monday, and much, much more. You can join the conversation by phone at (859) 280-2287. Here on the KSR … [Read more...] about KSR Show, 7/1: Live from 10 a.m. to Noon
Kentucky CB Target Kosci Barnes Sets Commitment Date
The month of June concluded with a flurry of commitments for the Wildcats. Six players joined the 2026 Kentucky football recruiting class in the final ten days of the active recruiting month. They don’t want that recruiting momentum to stop as the calendar turns to July. Kosci Barnes was among the dozens of players who spent a few days of their summer officially visiting … [Read more...] about Kentucky CB Target Kosci Barnes Sets Commitment Date
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs largest per year average salary contract in NBA history
No player in NBA history has signed a contract worth as much per-year money as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just did. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension that will keep the league’s 2024-25 MVP locked in with the franchise through the 2030-31 season. Once … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs largest per year average salary contract in NBA history
Amelia Hassett should be ‘more comfortable’ with larger supporting cast around her next season
Heading into last season, one of the more uncertain pieces on the team was Amelia Hassett. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to look at her Eastern Florida State College film and see that the 6-foot-3 stretch forward was talented. However, there was always that looming question hanging above her head of if she could hold serve in the SEC. Well, she did just … [Read more...] about Amelia Hassett should be ‘more comfortable’ with larger supporting cast around her next season